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Ashley Wilson
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Billy's Story: Forced to Settle For Less

None of us are immune to the effects of a changing job market - no matter what kind of experience we have. Just ask Billy, who spent 72 days unemployed before getting an offer:

"I am 60 years old. I am a baby boomer with too much education, I made too much money and I had to settle for 30K less than I was making before. I now make only 1/3 of what I made before the recession hit. It amazes me that in 2019 experience and education does not translate to $$$. There is age discrimination and for the first time in my career, I have experienced it."

Would you take a pay cut when taking a new job?

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vicki Williams
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Yes, I would take a pay cut. I would be just happy to have a job and pay my bills and not worry about losing everything. At least he found a job in less than three months. A lot of us baby boomers have been out of work much longer than that. Try three years. Be thankful for what you have received.

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What an experience he had! Thank you for sharing with us, Ashley Wilson !

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